Sarre ere of Dogs Breeds of Dogs {Reading A Lave P Leveled Book Word Gaunt 1300 \Writlen by Kathie Lester wor reodingaz.com ae nore ie re ieee: oe 8 Soe Sesto ‘Berth Re poge 1 Snips m/e ama page In Sein ga an preg pe eit On ‘Wome Ey Kathie ater‘Table of Contents Introduction... » Sporting Dogs... cy Hounds... Working Dogs ..nnsncnnnnnnnnnne 12 Herding Dogs Terriers Toy Dogs... . 18 Nonsporting Dogs. Choosing a Dog. For More Informatio Index of Dog Breeds ... Prods Doge? 3 Domestic dogs come in may shapes and sizes and have avs provided compris, hl, Sd affect, Introduction Did you ever notice how many different kinds of dogs there are? There are big dogs, small dogs, long dogs, short dogs, hairy dogs, and even hairless dogs There are dogs with big ears, little ears, big noses, little noses, long legs, short legs, long tails, and no tails at all.Why are there so many kinds of dogs? The reason is because there are lots of breeds of dogs. Breeds are kinds of dogs that are kept separate from other breeds during mating time. If each breed of dog only mates with its own kind, the puppies will be that same kind of dog, too. These dogs are purebred, which means that since their parents are the same, they will be the same, too. Amale and female bulldog will have pups that are bulldogs. Other dogs are called mixed-breed dogs. They are a mix of two or more kinds of dogs. Mixed-breed dogs are sometimes called mutts. aa og 5 How did different kinds of dogs come to exist? Long ago, there were no dogs— there were only wolves. When people first began living in villages, their garbage became a food source for wolves. Over time, some of the wolves eating human garbage became tamer. These wolves slowly changed to be better at iving close to people and began to look and act more like modern dogs. 6People saw that some of these carly dogs were better at running. Other dogs were better at hunting, and others were better at digging. Some people wanted a dog who was even better at one of those tasks. So they started only letting good runners mate with good runners. And they only let good diggers mate with good diggers. Over many thousands of years, the dogs people kept as pets changed into the breeds of dogs we know today. Of course, the wild wolves stayed wild and are still wild today. ‘There are seven groups of dogs, and each one has many breeds. Let's learn about these groups and some of their members. Bred Oop? 7 Sporting Dogs Sporting dogs were bred to help hunters. Some sporting dogs help a hunter find the game—the animal that is being hunted. Other sporting dogs find game that has been shot and bring it back to the hunter. ‘The pointer is a sporting dog that was bred to see and point at game. A pointer freezes in place with one front leg up and points with its nose. 8The Labrador retriever, or Lab, is a popular sporting dog that is also a good family dog. It was first bred to retrieve, or bring back, birds that had been shot if they fell into a pond or lake. Labs have webbed feet to help them swim well. Their waterproof coat keeps them warm in cold water. They have strong jaws for carrying heavy birds. nal Dog taal 9 Hounds The job of hounds is to chase game on the ground. There are two kinds of hounds. Sighthounds use their eyes to chase game. Scenthounds use their nose to follow the scent, orsmell,of game. | Hounds may bark | to let a hunter know they have cornered the game, or they may kill the game ese Irish wolfhound with terrier pal The Irish wolfhound, a sighthound, is one of the tallest dogs in the world. It can be .9 meters (3 ft) tall at the shoulder. It was bred to hunt and kill wolves. Its long, strong legs make it a fast hunter. loThe best scenthound is the bloodhound. Ithas loose skin on its face and long, floppy ears. Both of these things help stir up smells so that the bloodhound can find game animals easily. Bloodhounds are also good at finding lost people. Working Dogs Working dogs are smart and tough. They do jobs like guarding, protecting, rescuing, and pulling sleds and carts. The Newfoundland is a large, sturdy dog. It has a thick, waterproof coat that keeps it warm. Long ago, Newfoundlands were used to pull boats and heavy fishing nets through the water. Today they are used in Europe to rescue drowning people. 12SERS ASS The Samoyed comes from the coldest parts of Asia. Samoyeds were first used to guard and herd reindeer. Today, they work as sled dogs. Their weatherproof coat is extra thick for warmth. Their stocky shape helps keep body heat inside. Benne ap ean? 13 Herding Dogs Herding dogs are fast-moving and smart. They were bred to control other animals, such as sheep or cattle. Herding dogs control animals by barking, staring, or nipping. Herding dogs are easily trained. They are independent, eager workers. ner The Welsh corgi is a sturdy, quick, short- legged dog. It was first bred to drive cattle. Because it is short, it can duck under cows and nip at their ankles. It is able to move quickly to keep from being, kicked. WThe border collie was made famous in Babe, a movie about a pig that herded sheep. Babe learned this skill from. a border collie. Border collies were bred to herd sheep and cattle, and they still do that work today. They are athle that can run very fast. They are good at making sheep and cattle obey them. ‘Terriers Terriers are usually small or medium in size. Most terriers were bred to find and kill fierce pests like rats, otters, foxes, and badgers. They had to be very brave to hunt these fierce animals. As pets, terriers can be stubborn and hard to train. ‘The Airedale is the largest terrier. It was originally bred to kill badgers, weasels, and otters. It is a natural watchdog and has also been used as a police dog 16Jack Russell terriers became very popular because they starred on American television shows such as Frasier and Wishbone. However, this dog is not right for everyone. It needs lots of exercise and activity every day. Otherwise, it will be difficult and destructive. ead Dog eat 17 ‘Toy Dogs ‘Toy dogs have been bred for their small size. Some toy breeds originally had jobs hunting or killing pests. But most toy dogs were first bred as companions to people. foe The papillon is a small, friendly, smart dog with big ears. Papillon is the French word for butterfly. This dog's ears look like butterfly wings. 18ee cae The hairless Chinese crested is bald except for puffs of hair on the head and feet. It has dark gray skin with pink spots. It needs sunblock lotion in the summer. In the winter, it needs to wear a coat to stay warm. beni cto tel? \9 Nonsporti g Dogs This group of dogs includes many breeds that don’t fit into the other groups. These breeds no longer perform the jobs they were first bred for. Their job now is mostly to be companions to people. The Shar-pei is an unusual-looking dog. Tis skin is wrinkled and loose, and its mouth is shaped like a hippo's mouth. The Shar-pei was first bred as a Chinese fighting and guard dog. Its loose skin made it possible for the dog to twist away if another animal grabbed it 20Dalmatian puppies are born completely white. Their spots develop in the first few weeks of life. Dalmatians were trained to trot beside a horse-drawn coach. If farm animals got in the road, the Dalmatian would move them out of the way. It also protected the horses from wild dogs. The Dalmatian had to be very strong so it could trot for many miles. Deeds Bogen 21 Choosing a Dog, Purebred dogs can have health problems. Many people believe that mixed-breed dogs are healthier. Mixed breeds come in all sizes and colors. ‘They often have lively personalities. Bringing a dog into your family is a big decision. It is very important to keep a dog healthy with regular visits to the vet. It is also very important to train the dog to behave well. 22Now you know more about why there Index of Dog Breeds are so many kinds of dogs. Dogs really Airedale, 16 Newfoundland, 12 do come in most every shape and size. ‘They have many kinds of personalities, bloodhound, 11 papillon, 18 too. If you get a dog, be sure to choose Border collie, 15 pointer, 8 one that will get along well with your BaNagg aia" 18) family. A dog can be a good friend ‘ Dalmatian, 21 Sharpei, 20 for many years. hairless Chinese Welsh corgi, 14 crested, 19 Irish wolfhound, 10 Jack Russell terrier, 17 Labrador retriever, 9 trad Do teh 23 24Redding A-Z ule hee Date Instone th qs ay nse es nse. |. Which ofthe following is an example of a herding dog? @ a Newfoundland ® a bloodhound O aborder collie D ahailess chinese crested 2. Corgis and colies belong ‘a which group of dogs? ® working ® sporting © hounds O herding 3. What is the same about the: corgi and the cole? ® They both are bred to drive cattle, ® They both are short-legged. © They both are stubborn and hard 0 tain. Allof the ebove a Why does a hairless Chinese crested need to wear sunblock? @ thas no fur to protect its skin @ The sun causes tt lose itshaic © te spends all ofits time ‘outside. © The sun shines brighter inchina. Which sentence is an opinion? @ Mined-breed dogs are more fun than purebred dogs. @® Labs are bred to retrieve. © The Jack Russell tercier needs alot of exercise. © Toy dogs are bred for their id eceetnedenoungpizeReading AZ ack Gecko Name 6. Why do herding dogs need to.be fast moving? @ to get home before the herd ® to race ahead and look for danger © to move safely among the animals © to teach the herd how torace 7. What is the main ides of this book? @ There are many different kinds of dogs. © There are seven groups of dos. © Labs have webbed feet 10 help them swim, O Itisimportant to keep ‘dog healthy. 8. What isa breed? @ a dog that hunts @ a certain kind of dog © a waterproof coat O asize of dog Breeds of Dogs Date 8. Whats the difference between 3 working og and 3 0y doa? @ Theres no citference between these two kinds of doos. © Toy doos love to play with tos, and working dogs con't ke to play. © Working dogs are bred to do obs, and oy dost te bred to be companions topeopie Working dogs like to be paid or work they do, But toy dogs do not. 10. Which ofthe following i not 2 fct about Newfoundland? © They are large, sturdy dogs. © They are used to rescue crowning people. © They are sporting doos. © They were used long 200 topll boats ‘of dog would make a dog ‘2 good pet for you?